2027 alertHumana, Wellcare, Medical Mutual of Ohio and 6 other companies end some Medicare Advantage plans in Ohio on December 31. (CMS data) 23 days left in Annual Enrollment (ends Dec. 7).Is your plan ending? →
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Which Medicare companies are leaving Ohio in 2027?

Based on CMS data, four companies stop selling regular Medicare Advantage plans in some or all Ohio counties for 2027, and six companies end some plans where they keep others. At least 38,178 Ohioans must choose new coverage. Our plans ending in 2027 page names the companies and counties. Choose by December 31, 2026 to avoid a gap.

Where to find the list

We name companies on one page only, built from CMS plan and enrollment data with the files cited: Ohio plans ending in 2027. It shows which companies are leaving which counties, which plans are ending, and how many people are affected in each county.

  • Companies leaving counties: four companies stop selling regular Medicare Advantage plans in some or all of Ohio, affecting at least 8,484 members.
  • Plans ending: six companies end some plans where they keep others, affecting at least 29,694 more.
  • Still available: statewide, CMS lists 20 companies and 119 Medicare Advantage plans open to everyone for 2027, and every county keeps plans.

Special needs plans changed too: for 2027, the only dual eligible special needs plans (D-SNPs) in Ohio are the plans tied to Next Generation MyCare Ohio. See what are special needs plans in Ohio.

How to tell if you're affected

Letter you gotWhat it means
Plan non-renewal noticeYour plan is leaving Medicare or your county. You must choose new coverage.
Annual Notice of ChangeYour plan continues with changes for 2027. Review it.
Letter saying you'll be moved to another plan from the same companyYour plan is being replaced. Check that the new plan covers your doctors and drugs.

What to do if your plan is leaving

  1. Keep your letter. It proves your special enrollment period and your Medigap guaranteed-issue right.
  2. List your doctors and medicines. Have the list ready before you compare.
  3. Compare your options. Another Medicare Advantage plan in your county, or Original Medicare with a Part D plan and a Medigap policy. See plans for your ZIP code.
  4. Choose by December 31, 2026. Coverage then starts January 1, 2027. The special enrollment period runs through February 28, 2027, but later choices leave a gap.

If you do nothing, you go back to Original Medicare on January 1, without drug coverage. Step-by-step help is on my plan is ending in 2027. To compare plans from the companies they work with, you can request a call from a licensed insurance agent.

When is open enrollment?

October 15 to December 7, 2026.

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Part of the guide: Medicare Open Enrollment in Ohio (2027 Plans) · All questions

Frequently asked questions

How many companies offer Medicare Advantage in Ohio for 2027?

The CMS 2027 Landscape file lists 20 companies offering Medicare Advantage plans open to everyone somewhere in Ohio. Which ones serve you depends on your county.

Is every Ohio county losing Medicare Advantage?

No. Every one of Ohio's 88 counties still has Medicare Advantage plans open to everyone in 2027, and Original Medicare is available everywhere.

Is my Medigap policy affected?

No. This is about Medicare Advantage plans. A Medigap policy is guaranteed renewable as long as you pay the premium, even if the company stops selling it to new customers.

My plan sent a letter about changes, not ending. What now?

That's likely your Annual Notice of Change, which lists next year's changes. Your plan continues unless you switch; open enrollment runs through December 7, 2026.

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